Bird Quote by Beth Kephart
““Fox-Trot By the stream the fox and she-fox stood Nose to nose beneath the stars Dancing the music of the woods. The deer rapped a beat with their hooves, The ravens sang from raven hearts As by the stream the fox and she-fox stood. The great owl called as a great owl would, The squirrels all shimmied in the dark, Dancing the music of the woods. Then from the north a fierce wind blew And broke the starry dance apart By the stream where the fox and she-fox stood.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, Beth Kephart, 2000
The poem celebrates nature’s nocturnal harmony, using animal imagery to evoke a rhythmic, communal dance.
In simple terms: Nature’s night creatures create a shared, rhythmic celebration.
Key Takeaway
Observe and join nature’s subtle rhythms.
Themes
nature
community
rhythm
Mood
dreamy
playful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- campfire gatherings
- night hikes
- wildlife observation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
ecology
poetry
collective experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the fox symbolize for you?
- How can you bring this rhythm into daily life?
A Different Perspective
The whimsical style may obscure deeper ecological messages.
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